Scientific Review and Support
In administering all of AFAR's award programs, AFAR gathers the nation's leading scientists and physicians to rigorously review the hundreds of grant applications received each year. The scientific review and selection process not only uncovers promising new topics in the field, but also provides support for new approaches to understanding the basic mechanisms of aging and the care and treatment of diseases and disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, macular degeneration and heart disease.
AFAR further influences the aging research agenda by sponsoring annual conferences and symposia with the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). AFAR also hosts workshops and other scientific sessions at medical conferences around the country.
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